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The Indianapolis Colts May Soon Have a New $8.25 Million Weapon for the Quarterback They Don't Have
by David Wysong twitter facebook linkedin on February 15, 2021
The Indianapolis Colts need a new quarterback for the 2021 season and beyond. They have had two quarterbacks retire since 2019 in Andrew Luck and Philip Rivers, and now must either find a veteran to lead them for at least the next few years or a young guy in the draft that can become their present and future. However, the Colts don't appear to just be looking for a quarterback to acquire via trade. They could soon have a new $8.25 million star weapon for the QB they don't even have yet. That potential weapon is Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz.
Zach Ertz has become an excellent tight end for the Eagles
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The Philadelphia Eagles selected Zach Ertz in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft, and he has since become one of the best tight ends in the league.
After two solid season to start his career, Ertz proved how talented he really is from 2015 through 2019. He gained over 800 receiving yards in both 2015 and 2016 before then earning Pro Bowl honors with the Eagles in 2017. He also ultimately helped the Eagles win the Super Bowl in 2017, too, as he caught 18 passes for 192 yards and a touchdown in three postseason games.
During the 2018 season, though, Ertz then had the best season of his career. He earned another Pro Bowl selection and had career-highs in receptions with 116 and receiving yards with 1,163 to go with eight touchdown catches. Then, in 2019, Ertz was a Pro Bowler again with 88 catches for 916 yards and six touchdowns.
However, during the 2020 season, Ertz battled injuries and statistically had the worst season of his career. He only caught 36 passes for 335 yards and one touchdown. The Eagles were horrible as a team in 2020, too, as they went 4-11-1 and missed the playoffs after reaching the postseason in each of the last three seasons.
Now, as the Eagles appear to be moving toward a rebuild, Ertz could potentially be on the move.
The Indianapolis Colts could trade for Zach Ertz
Colts have interest in potential trade for Eagles TE Zach Ertz https://t.co/lKq0LjioGo
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According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, sources expect the Eagles to look into trade options for Zach Ertz. Fowler said that Ertz is reportedly "bracing for a change of scenery via release or trade."
According to Spotrac, Ertz is entering the last year of his contract and will make $8.25 million in 2021. The Eagles are projected to be over the salary cap for the 2021 season, so parting ways with their star would help them shed salary ahead of their upcoming rebuild, per ProFootballTalk.
So, where could Ertz go? According to Sports Illustrated, a source has said that the Eagles have discussed potential trades with the Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts.
With the Colts also reportedly having an interest in Carson Wentz, Ed Kracz of Sports Illustrated reported that Wentz and Ertz could certainly be traded together, but since both players have high 2021 salaries, they will most likely get dealt separately. Kracz also suggested that the Colts could trade for Ertz and offensive lineman Andre Dillard instead of Wentz since the Colts need a left tackle after Anthony Castonzo's retirement.
So, how would Ertz fit on the Colts? Well, that depends on who their quarterback is in 2021.
The Indianapolis Colts still need a quarterback
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Ertz would certainly be a great addition to the Colts. Indianapolis has Jack Doyle and Mo Alie-Cox at tight end, but Doyle and Alie-Cox aren't nearly as effective in the passing game as Ertz has been in his career. Ertz would potentially become one of the Colts' top two or three weapons in the passing game alongside 2020 draft selection Michael Pittman Jr., and potentially T.Y. Hilton if the Colts choose to re-sign him.
However, none of those weapons will succeed if the Colts don't have a good quarterback. Philip Rivers proved in 2020 that a solid QB can lead Indy to the playoffs. Rivers' 4,169 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions led the Colts to an 11-5 record before they barely lost to the Buffalo Bills in the wild-card round. So, a younger quarterback, who is also talented, could take the Colts to that next level.
Indy's options are, of course, Wentz, who had success with Colts coach Frank Reich when Reich was the offensive coordinator in Philly. They could also trade for Sam Darnold or trade up for a prospect like Justin Fields, Trey Lance, or even Mac Jones. There are many options on the table for Indy this offseason.
No matter who the quarterback is in Indy in 2021, though, Ertz can become a top weapon on the Colts. If they get a guy like Wentz or Fields, though, he could become an absolute star for Indy. We'll see if the Colts can acquire him.
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AI initiatives at many organizations are too small and too tentative. They never get to the only step that can add economic value—being deployed on a large scale. Testing the waters may deliver valuable insights, but it probably won't be enough to achieve true transformation. A pilot program or experiment can take you only so far.
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A preview of Palo Alto government meetings for the week of Sept. 14.
CITY COUNCIL ... The council plans to hold a closed session to discuss potential litigation involving Joanne Jacobs. The council will then discuss the city's Enterprise Resource Planning System needs; consider a revised proposal for a four-story at 2755 El Camino Real; hear a presentation from Silicon Valley Leadership Group CEO Carl Guardino about a potential 2016 transportation measure; and hear an update on the city's business registry. The closed session will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Regular meeting will follow. Read the agenda here.
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PUBLIC ART COMMISSION ... The council plans to discuss proposed public art at Stanford Shopping Center, 180 El Camino Real; review the public art project proposed at 430 Forest Ave.; hear a report on the condition of the city's permanent art collection; and discuss the ongoing update of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Read the agenda here.


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Cauvery row: SC directs Karnataka to release 283 cumec water to Tamil Nadu
Asks Cauvery Monitoring Committee headed-by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to meet within two days and decide water sharing between the two states
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Published: Wednesday 05 December 2012
The Supreme Court has directed Karnataka state government to release 283 cubic metre per second (cumec) of water every day to Tamil Nadu. Hearing the Cauvery row on December 5, the court also asked the Cauvery Monitoring Committee (CMC), headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, to meet within two days and decide water sharing between the two states.
It added that the order would continue till CMC files its report. The Court order followed close on the heels of Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar meeting his Tamil Nadu counterpart J Jayalalithaa on November 29 in Bengaluru and failed to reach a consensus.
Earlier in September the court had ordered the Karnataka government to release 255 cumec everyday till October 15, along with direction to CMC to conduct field inspections in two states to decide the amount of water Karnataka should release to Tamil Nadu after that.
The genesis of the Cauvery conflict lies in two agreements—one signed in 1892 and another in 1924—between the erstwhile Madras Presidency and the princely state of Mysore. The Madras Presidency was given more water for being a part of the British Empire. After Independence, Karnataka contended that it was not getting its due share of water from the river.
In 2007, the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal ordered Karnataka to ensure release of 192 thousand million cubic feet or TMC (1 TMC=28.3 billion litres) water annually at the interstate border in a normal year. In the event of distress caused by scanty rainfall in consecutive years, the tribunal said that Cauvery River Authority (CRA), headed by the prime minister, would work out a formula to share the burden of distress among the states. The matter is in the Supreme Court.
Next hearing will take place on December 10.
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Etihad Energy Service Company (Etihad ESCO) announced the signing of an energy performance contract with Drydocks World's Dubai shipyard for the implementation of a range of energy conservation measures (ECM) aimed at improving the energy efficiency of the facility. These include the replacement of conventional lights with LED lights; existing window AC units with inverter AC units and installation of water aerators and flow regulators.
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Drydocks World is the largest shipyard service provider to the shipping, offshore, oil, gas and energy sectors in the Middle East. Considering the vast area of work, Etihad ESCO proposed multiple Energy Conservation Measures (ECM) that offer an enormous scope of energy savings. The retrofit project will be implemented for 23 buildings mainly used for the staff accommodation of the shipyard.
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13 Rock + Metal Bands Who Were Banned From Countries
Joe DiVita Updated: July 11, 2018
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Rock and roll and heavy metal are no strangers to controversy and censorship. Ever since Elvis Presley's suggestive hip moves led to his being filmed from the waist up on his January 6th, 1957 appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, authority figures have tried to prevent young minds from being corrupted by rock stars and their music.
As the years have progressed, so has much of the world's views of rock music, its themes and outrageous antics. But some bands still get hit with bans. From Russia banning Behemoth to Malaysia banning Lamb of God to the U.S.A. banning the Kinks(!), many of the best groups ever have found themselves not welcome in certain countries for years at a time.
Lyrical content is typically the focal point of bans, but in one country, simply being a male with long hair was all it took to be forced off the runway before anyone was afforded the opportunity to vacate the plane.
Scroll through the gallery below to examine 13 Rock + Metal Acts Who Were Banned From Countries.
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PORT ORCHARD — Faced with a troubling rise in mass school shootings across the nation, and having a number of school facilities well past their prime, South Kitsap School District's superintendent and board of directors have concluded there's an urgent need to better prepare their school community for the unthinkable: the appearance of an active shooter on one of its campuses.
While resources are being allocated for upgraded security equipment and access controls, the school district believes enlisting a smarter approach through human capital is critical to minimizing casualties, should a shooting ever take place.
Earlier this year, administrators contracted with retired Pierce County Sheriff's Office deputy Jesus Villahermosa, Jr. and his company, Crisis Reality Training, to educate school staff members and the district's nearly 10,000 students on ways to elude and ultimately survive the destruction wrought by a person carrying — and using — deadly weapons.
The former SWAT team point man for the sheriff's office, a 33-year veteran, has been giving presentations to school district staff and administrators since the beginning of the year.
Students at South Kitsap High School, the largest in the state, and the district's middle-schoolers will receive training later this spring. Parents were given an overview of the training philosophy at the high school last month, kicking off an effort by Villahermosa and the district to get parents and community members on board with the training program.
Villahermosa told parents attending the half-filled auditorium that not only will students and staff need to be fully trained so they can increase their chances for survival in an unfathomable situation, but parents will need to take on a role as a critical part of the new process.
In the urgency to protect their children, he said, parents who arrive on the scene can unwittingly impede first responders and put themselves and others in unnecessary danger.
"In three shootings, so many parents arrived on the scene, which I can tell you would easily happen here, they blocked all the surrounding roads," Villahermosa said. "They abandoned their cars and congregated — and the dying children in the ambulances inside couldn't even move them to get to a hospital.
In another chilling example, he recounted an instance at the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting in 2012 when a parent arrived on school property carrying a cell phone. A teacher peeking through the closed blinds of her classroom mistook him as a second shooter with a handgun. Her mistaken identification — and the parent's carelessness — managed to divert law enforcement's attention from the actual shooter, Adam Lanza, who continued on his horrifying shooting spree. Complicating an already dire situation, the parent also refused to follow police instructions and nearly got shot in the process.
In a cautionary note, the security expert said parents need to exercise discipline if an actual lockdown takes place.
Part of the new crisis process also means that parents shouldn't expect to pick up their child in the midst of a lockdown situation at their school.
"Stop promising your kid that you will come to save them," Villahermosa said. "Tell them 'I will come see you at the reunification point.' You need to know that we're going to send your child to another school for reunification.


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I think this, five, maybe six, times a day. It's almost turned into a game where I have to check to make sure I'm right. But if you don't know how to find out, you'll get stuck and your curiosity will never be satisfied.
There are a couple ways of figuring out what WordPress theme a website is using.
Navigate to the website you're wondering about.
Up will come the entire page source for the website.
Type CTRL (or CMD) + F and type the word "themes" into the search.
Your browser will highlight all of the instances where the word "themes" shows up in the code.
Look for this string of characters: wp-content/themes/ Whatever word(s) comes after themes/ but before the next / is the name of your theme.
Here's an example from this site.
You can see wp-content/themes/Divi. Divi is the theme I'm using.
Both sites are good, but I find myself partial to WPThemeDetector.com. It's a little bit slower than WhatWPThemeIsThat.com, but it's more reliable.
A search for Designerless.com on What WP Theme is That couldn't detect the Divi Theme, whereas WP Theme Detector got it straight away. Also, WP Theme Detector is more reliable at detecting the plugins.
Note: I don't recommend ripping off anybody else's theme, so only use these tools for research and inspiration.


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Chicago's deadliest year: How killers are 'glamorized' like Al Capone after Windy city breaks 25 year violence record
GUN violence in Chicago is likely to "get even worse", according to officials who say that gang killers there have been "glorified and glamorized" like the infamous mobster Al Capone.
Last year was the Windy City's deadliest year in a quarter of a century as shocking data shows that there were at least 797 homicides recorded – 25 more than the number in 2020, and 299 more than 2019.
And, there were more than 3,500 shooting incidents last year – just over 300 more than 2020's data.
Police data reveals that New York and Los Angeles recorded 300 fewer homicides than Chicago.
David Brown, superintendent of Chicago Police, said: "We all know this has been a challenging year here in the city of Chicago.
"Too many families are reeling from the loss of (loved) ones due to senseless gun violence."
Cops in Chicago have removed more than 12,000 weapons from the street and teams have worked hard to stop the flow of illegal weapons into the city.
Brown revealed that the Chicago Police Department plans to increase the number of cops on the beat, and reduce the caseload per detective from five to three.
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Activist and Violent Interrupters executive director Tio Hardiman told The Sun: "People have come to expect violence.
"There has always been high levels of violence in Chicago.
"But really there is a feeling of hopelessness and desperation out there at the moment. There is no tomorrow for them.
"It's the same way the mobsters were glorified and glamorized – the same culture exists here."
Professor Lance Williams, who studies violence in cities, believes that things will get worse before they get better for Chicago.
He told The Sun: "We have let things get so far out of control there really is nothing you can do to stop it right now."
The expert added: "The community needs resources and it needs young people plugged back in. But that is something you cannot do right now, it won't be solved in the short term.
"It's like trying to put out a forest fire – it's a massive problem."
Williams said: "I do not expect that it will go significantly any time soon. I expect it [crime] will still be high going into next year. And I fear it will get even worse than it is right now."
SERIES OF SHOOTINGS
One person was killed and a 17-year-old girl was among nine people injured in the city on New Year's Eve.
Anthony Watkins was struck in the neck while walking in Gresham. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
No one was in custody and investigations continue.
And, a teen girl was shot three times in the leg at the Congress Hotel in South Loop.
A man, thought to be 18, was taken into custody and quizzed by cops. Police said that officers recovered a weapon at the scene, according to NBC5.
Sheridan Freeman, 23, was gunned down less than a mile from where he lived in West Pullman on the morning of December 14.
He was an aspiring videographer and had a one-year-old son, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
GUN TRAGEDY
Diane Archer said: "He was fun-loving, very smart and talented."
She added that Sheridan wanted to go to film school.
The videographer was killed just a day after a 29-year-old man was injured in a drive-by shooting while working down the same block, according to police.
West Pullman has seen a surge in violence as murders have rocketed by a whopping 450 percent since 2019, according to a Sun-Times analysis of city data.
Suraj Mahadeva, 26, was standing on a friend's porch in the Palmer Square neighborhood on December 11 when he was struck.
His friend found Suraj with a wound to his head. He passed away in hospital.
The 26-year-old worked as a medical clinician after graduating with a degree in neuroscience.
He was also an LGBTQ champion and volunteered as a swimming instructor, according to CBS2.
His sister Althea told Block Club Chicago: "He liked everything and everyone, and what he loved the most was helping people."
J. Saxon-Maldonado told the outlet: "Suraj was a beautiful, brilliant person – always charismatic, effervescent, happy. I'm struggling to rationalize how it's possible."
A family member, known only as Jen, said: "I'm going to miss his smile and hugs."
Chicago's Chinatown was left rocked following the death of 71-year-old ex-restaurant owner Woom Sing Tse.
'SENSELESS' KILLINGS
Cops said he was allegedly walking on the sidewalk when Alphonso Joyner, 23, opened fire from the driver's seat, Fox32 reported.
Joyner then fired several more shots in Tse's body, fatally killing him.
Superintendent Brown said Tse "achieved" the American dream.
He said: "He was a man who came to this country just with a few dollars in his pocket.
"Mr Tse built their home and provided for his family. He was a father, a husband, a grandfather, a man of the community, a Chicagoan."
Tse's son William branded the killing "senseless", adding the family cannot "comprehend" it.
He added that Tse was the "epitome of the immigrant coming to America and taking chances".
William recalled that his father raised him with "tough love", adding: "It's this stoic mentality, you have to suffer before you succeed in life. You take the long road. Nothing is handed to you."
Family members said Tse was played basketball every morning and branded him a "superior" ping pong player.
Joe Biden has vowed to "keep up the pressure" on tackling gun violence as it rampages across the country.
Before the Christmas recess, he called on Senators to pass gun laws – just weeks after students were shot dead in Oxford, Michigan.
Teen Ethan Crumbley was charged with one count of terrorism causing death and four counts of first-degree murder.
Biden previously described gun violence as an "epidemic".
Last year, Biden issued executive actions as he called for a crackdown on ghost guns and "evidence-based community violence intervention".
But, his agenda appears stalled as he lacks the support in the Senate to pass the measures into law.
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After arriving in Nashville, he landed a publishing deal and toured playing guitar for Brett Eldredge … all while developing his own sound. His new batch of songs are smothered in the American richness that Brandon has soaked up crisscrossing the heartland. One part country, one part rock n' roll – and all heart.
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We Are All Indigenous
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28 Aug 2019 – "All things are interrelated. Everything in the universe is part of a single whole. Everything is connected in some way to everything else. It is therefore possible to understand something only if we can understand how it is connected to everything else."
These words, the first of the Twelve Teachings of the Sacred Tree, quoted by Rupert Ross in his extraordinary book, Returning to the Teachings, begin to open the biggest truth of all about the burning rainforests of Planet Earth.
The "indigenous rights" being violated by the exploitation of the Amazon belong to all of us. We are all indigenous. We are all native to this planet — connected to its depth and life and mystery, even as we choose the path of ignorance and avoidance and, in the process, violate our own right to survive.
As the Amazon burns, the face of global ignorance is that of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who earlier this year said, during a visit to the Amazon: "Let's use the riches that God gave us for the wellbeing of our population."
By that, of course, he meant, dismantle the protected status of part of the rainforest and give it over to the mining interests to exploit. This is worship of the seductive god of profit and wealth.
Exuding faux-humanity, Bolsonaro also said, according to CNN,
"We want to integrate the indigenous into our society. The indigenous are human beings like you and I. They want television, they want Internet, they want soccer, they want to go to the movies. They want to do what we do. They want to go to doctor, to a dentist. That's what we want for the indigenous people, to integrate them into the society — as human beings, just like us."
Bolsonaro, of course, was referring not to all of us but to the inconvenient, tribal peoples of the Amazon who are still connected to — and stewards of — the rainforest's richness and diversity. Declaring them to be "human beings, just like us," he can push them out of the way and open the land to the interests of miners and loggers, cattle ranchers and soybean growers. This is already happening, of course. Under Bolsonaro, funding for Brazil's environmental protection agency have been cut by 95 percent, and slash-and-burn agriculture and deforestation have long been eating away at the Amazon, increasing the region's susceptibility to fire.
And "recurrent wildfires are more likely to hasten the Amazon's transition to a low diversity and low carbon ecosystem with a fraction of its current social and ecological value," Jos Barlow and Alexander Lees write at The Conversation. They call the process "savannization" — drying out the rainforest and turning it into a tinderbox.
The interconnectedness at stake here for all humanity boggles the imagination.
"If destroyed or degraded, the Amazon, as a system, is simply beyond humanity's ability to get back: Even if people were to replant half a continent's worth of trees, the diversity of creatures across Amazonia, once lost, will not be replenished for roughly 10 million year," Robinson Meyer writes at The Atlantic. "And that is 33 times longer than Homo sapiens, as a species, has existed."
The issue here is both global and intensely local, but the world is currently divided into national and corporate interests that have the power to ignore and dismiss not only the rights of the tribal peoples who live in the rainforest, but also the rights of the planet at large, to breathe, to survive in eco-diversity.
"The violation of indigenous rights," writes Naomi Klein, ". . . is central to the violation of our collective right to a livable planet. The flip side of this is that a revolution in respect for indigenous rights and knowledge could be the key to ushering in a new age of ecological equilibrium. Not only would it mean that huge amounts of dangerous carbon would be kept in the ground, it would also vastly increase our chances of drawing down carbon from the atmosphere and storing it in well cared-for forests, wetlands, and other dense vegetation."
How do we get to this place? How can indigenous wisdom — the understanding that everything is connected — transcend the power to exploit this planet and continue to shrug off the consequences of doing so, pushing them off on future generations? Have we reached a point where the future is now?
And if that is the case, where do we turn for guidance and wisdom? How do we learn, or relearn, how to care for our forests and wetlands, our oceans, our eco-diversity? The "riches that God gave us" are life itself.
Can we flip the faux-humanity of Bolsonaro on its head and declare: We want to integrate ourselves into an indigenous global understanding. Doing so involves more than just scientific expertise; it involves transforming our way of life — beyond television, beyond the Internet, beyond domination and exploitation — to an ever-present awareness of the planet we inhabit. Can we set aside our technology and start learning to listen to it?
Robert C. Koehler is an award-winning, Chicago-based peace journalist and nationally syndicated writer. His book, Courage Grows Strong at the Wound (Xenos Press) is still available. Contact him at koehlercw@gmail.com
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How do the mathematical tools from quantum information theory help us to better understand these fundamental laws of physics, and why does it matter?
The laws of thermodynamics govern much of the world around us, telling us that a hot cup of tea in a cold room will cool down rather than heat up for example. But what happens when we apply these laws to small-scale systems? How do the mathematical tools from quantum information theory help us to better understand these fundamental laws of physics, and why does it matter? Join Professor Jonathan Oppenheim as we explore the curious nature of quantum systems and discuss how the applications of this research can make real contributions to our lives.


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Britain's Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice went for uncharacteristically low-key looks as they watched their cousin Prince Harry wed Meghan Markle today.
It's in stark contrast to their scene stealing turn at Kate Middleton and Prince William's 2011 wedding, when their dramatic Philip Treacy fascinators launched a thousand memes.
And it is those exact looks that made the build up of what they would be wearing unbearable for some royal watchers, some cruel and some kind.
Eugenie, who is due to wed former nightclub manager Jack Brooksbank later this year in the same spot of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, chose a baby blue mini-dress by Gainsbourg, finishing off her look with a Jackie O-style pillbox hat by Fiona Graham and Valentino heels.
She arrived with sister Beatrice, whose cerulean Roksanda dress was the right side of demure paired with a Stephen Jones hat.
The sisters arrived alongside their father Prince Andrew. Their mother Sarah Ferguson arrived alone and was not invited to either of the later celebrations at St George's Hall and later at Frogmore House.
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Royal Caribbean announced today that its Perfect Day Island at CocoCay experiences are now ready to book for upcoming sailings from May 2019 and beyond.
Guests booked on these sailings can now reserve their perfect day activities, including Up, Up and Away, a tethered helium balloon that takes guests to new heights 450 feet above the island, and Thrill Waterpark, with the tallest waterslide in North America.
The new experiences may be booked through the Cruise Planner (RoyalCaribbean.com/CruisePlanner) site.
We first reported last week that Royal Caribbean had begun adding certain Perfect Day Island Experiences into the Cruise Planner for select sailings, and the cruise line has now confirmed the roll out as of today.
Perfect Day at CocoCay is what Royal Caribbean is renaming its private destination in the Bahamas, which will see the island transformed with a $200 million upgrade.
The new pier will open in November 2018.
Jack's Galleon will open in May 2019.
Royal Caribbean has also provided additional details as to which activities will be complimentary and which activities will have an extra charge.
Perfect Day at CocoCay will offer Voom high speed internet. In addition, Beverage and Wi-Fi packages purchased onboard will be active on the island. You can also enjoy five new complimentary dining venues located throughout the island.
Towels and beach chairs are complimentary to all cruise guests. Umbrellas are available to rent for a nominal fee.
Lockers are available throughout the island for a nominal rental fee. You'll also find complimentary freshwater showers, restrooms, and changing rooms available on the island.
Perfect Day at CocoCay will offer beach umbrellas, clamshells and daybeds for a rental charge.
In addition, cabanas will be available at beaches, Thrill Waterpark, and Oasis Lagoon freshwater pool. Or elevate your beach day with an overwater cabana at Coco Beach Club, which accommodates up to eight guests and comes with attendant service, a private hammock, a minibar, and your own personal slide into the sea.
Some cabanas come with extra perks, too. If you reserve a cabana at Thrill Waterpark, you'll enjoy complimentary entry to all of the slides and activities inside for up to six guests. If you reserve a cabana at Coco Beach Club (including the overwater cabanas), you'll enjoy complimentary access to the club for up to eight guests.
Cabana pricing varies by season. See price ranges below.
There are no age restrictions for the experiences at Perfect Day at CocoCay. Some slides and activities have height and weight restrictions; see the chart below for specifics. Many of the island's other experiences, such as Up, Up and Away helium balloon, Oasis Lagoon freshwater pool, and Captain Jack's Galleon, are open to all adventurers.
Royal Caribbean is partnering with h StarGuard, the leading provider of lifeguard services, to ensure there are lifeguards at every pool and every slide, as well as in recommended locations on the beach.
Currently, all venues and activities are open to guests of all ages.
There will not be a dedicated daycare on the island, but the Adventure Ocean team will be hosting activities onshore for children and their families. Island programming is still being developed. And Adventure Ocean will remain open onboard for families who choose to stay on the ship.
At this time, Royal Caribbean does not have plans for any exclusive areas for Crown and Anchor Society members and Suite guests.
A tram service will run at all times on the island with four stops every 15 minutes: arrivals plaza, South Beach, Coco Beach Club, and Oasis Lagoon. All trams are ADA compliant.
The island is ADA compliant, but some experiences are not. There are complimentary beach access wheelchairs available, and an ADA compliant tram service. Oasis Lagoon freshwater pool is also ADA compliant, as is the wave pool in Thrill Waterpark. However, the towers to the waterpark's slides have stairs, as does the tower up to the Zip Line.
You'll find gluten free and vegetarian options available at all of the island's dining venues, as well as options to suit most dietary needs.
The island will have designated smoking areas.
Most of the trash is recycled, while some is sent to the ship to be disposed of properly. Additionally, Royal Caribbean is hard at work to reduce the use of plastics on their ships, and this effort will also extend to its private island destinations.


Ho, ho, ho! It's time to get your homes and businesses all decked out for the Port Jervis Tourism Board's annual Holiday Decorating and Lighting Contest! The contest is open to all city residents and businesses.
There are two categories: traditional, with all-white lights; and festive, with multicolored lights. To register, call 858-4017 or e-mail pjnymayor2@citlink.net. Include your name, address, phone number and category. Registration deadline is Monday.
Judging is from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 9. The judges will visit each entry only once during that period, so entrants are advised to make sure their homes and business are lit up for the entire time.
Winners will be announced at the Dec. 10 Common Council meeting. Winners' names and addresses will be placed in the newspaper and on the city Web site.
The Port Jervis' centennial celebration will officially close Dec. 8 with a finale dinner-dance at the same place it kicked off a year ago, the Erie Trackside Manor.
The event will feature a sit-down dinner with choice of entrees and music by the Swing Shift Band. Also available for sale will be a small number of the "Our Town" centennial books as well as centennial calendars and lapel pins.
The party begins at 6 p.m.; the Trackside Manor is at 1 Jersey Ave., Port Jervis. Tickets for the dinner-dance are $30 and can be reserved by calling Centennial Committee co-chair Catherine Westfall at 856-2182.
The Port Jervis Recreation Department is now accepting new and used toys for its annual toy drive called Santa's Toy Box. New and used toys in presentable condition can be dropped of at the Port Jervis Youth Center on Pike Street from now until Dec. 20. Contact the Recreation Office at 858-4045.
Port Jervis Recreation and Port Jervis Police Coed Youth Basketball registration will be held from 9 a.m.-noon tomorrow, noon-3 p.m. Sunday and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Port Jervis Youth Center on Pike Street. Coed Youth Basketball is open to all boys and girls in grades 3-6. Contact the Recreation Office at 858-4045 or e-mail pjrec@frontiernet.net.
Pet photos with Santa will be taken from noon-2 p.m. tomorrow at the Humane Society of Port Jervis, 202 Route 209. No appointment is necessary. For safety's sake, have dogs leashed and other pets in appropriate carriers.
Each pet photo comes in a card for a $5 donation that will help to support the shelter.
As noted on page 1 of today's The Gazette, the shelter is experiencing a critically low supply of dry pet food. If you can bring along a donation of any size bag of dry dog or cat food, it would be greatly appreciated by the staff and those animals not fortunate enough to have a loving home for the holidays. Call 856-3677 or visit www.pjhumane.org.
The Town of Deerpark 1863 Museum at 25 Grange Road, Huguenot, will celebrate St. Nicholas Day from 3-5 p.m. Dec. 9. The program will include stories about St. Nicholas, making homemade tree ornaments, Christmas music, and special treats for all children, young and young at heart.
St. Nicholas, whose feast day is Dec. 6, is a very special saint of children. Some of the most important traits of the Santa Claus we know, including his name, are derived from the figure imported by New York's Dutch settlers. The Dutch St. Nicholas, known as Sinter Klaas, wore a beard and a red cloak trimmed with white fur. He carried a big red book with records of children's behavior. Good children received sweets in their shoes.
The Westbrookville United Methodist Church will sponsor its annual Living Nativity performance, complete with live animals, at 6 p.m. tomorrow outside the church at 23 Pine Kill Road, off Route 209 in Westbrookville. The program will last approximately 20 minutes and will be followed by hot chocolate and cookies for all. Dress warmly. Call 754-8977 for more information.
The Greater Barryville Chamber of Commerce will hold its third annual Christmas tree lighting at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the new River Road cul-de-sac at the intersection of Routes 97 and 55 in Barryville.
The newly planted tree will be illuminated by solar lights that were donated by the GBCC. Attendees will be serenaded by carolers and enjoy hot chocolate, sweet treats and a blazing bonfire as well as having a chance to meet Santa and his buddies. To donate cookies for this event, bring them to the River Market in Barryville tomorrow morning.
Students who have completed at least one year of post-high school education can apply for up to $1,000 in scholarship funding through the Dr. James A. Alborano Memorial Scholarship, established by the Hope Evangelical Free Church in Matamoras. Priority will be given to those in financial need and those pursuing careers in Christian teaching or education.
The scholarship amount will be given out as either $1,000 to one student or $500 to two students. Application deadline is Dec. 15. For an application or more information, call Helen Monisera at 856-5696.
The Pike County and the Tri-State chambers of commerce are teaming up to present a holiday business card exchange from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Riverview Inn in Matamoras.
Both the Tri-State Chamber and the Pike Chamber throw several exchanges throughout the year, but the Holiday Exchange is always the best attended. Business card exchanges are a great way for area business people to meet and learn more about one another's services. All business people are encouraged to attend, Chamber member or not.
The sponsors for this year's event are Milford Plumbing & Heating and Roy W. Hart Insurance Agency Inc. The event will include music, refreshments, a cash bar, door prizes and networking opportunities throughout the evening.
The cover charge is $5 per person. In the spirit of the season, the chambers of commerce are asking people to bring a donation of a dry or canned food item for the Pike County Food Pantry. For more information about the Tri-State Chamber, visit www.tristatechamber.org or call 856-6694. To learn more about the Pike Chamber, visit www.pikechamber.com or call 570-296-8700.
The Church of the Good Shepherd will host its traditional Christmas Tea from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 8. This luncheon has been a holiday tradition for at least 50 years.
Lunch will consist of fancy tea sandwiches, muffins, scones and desserts. Coffee and, of course, tea will be served. Cost of the complete luncheon is $8.50, $4.50 age 9 and youngerer; beverage and dessert only are $4.50.
In addition to the high tea, there will be a white elephant table, crafts and holiday items for sale as well as baked goods plus a raffle for a beautiful handmade Christmas quilt.
The church is on the corner of Fifth and Catharine streets in Milford. Call Katharine Ruzanski at 570-491-2290 or the church at 570-296-8123.
The Pike County Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education Chapter 41 will hold its annual Holiday Party/Toy Drive from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 8 at Mel's Tavern on Route 6 in Shohola, featuring live music by The Moving Company.
There will be food, a cash bar and a 50/50 drawing. Admission is by donation of one new unwrapped toy per person or $5 per person at the door. All toys and funds go toward helping local children enjoy this holiday season. Come out and join in supporting a good cause while having a great time! Call 845-820-2429 or 570-676-3570.
'Tis the season for Tri-State Actors Theater's revival of Christopher Schario's adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." The show runs from Dec. 14-30 at the historic Crescent Theater, 74 Main St., Sussex, N.J.
Opening night is 7 p.m. Dec. 14 with a "Meet the Artists" reception and refreshments following the performance. Additional performance times and dates are 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 15, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29; 2 p.m. Dec. 22; and 3 p.m. Dec. 16, 23 and 30.
Ticket for all performances are $27, $25 for senior citizens 60 and older, and $17 for students (college students will need ID). Tickets for Dec. 22 and 27 are $18/$17 for students. Tickets are available online at www.tristateactorstheater.org or by calling the box office at 973-875-2950.
Monticello — Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D, C-Forestburgh) invites the public to meet with Mark Hoops, regional representative for Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, at her Monticello district office from noon-4 p.m. Wednesday.
"A public meeting with the attorney general's representative will be a wonderful opportunity for my constituents to learn their rights and have their legal questions answered," Gunther said.
The meeting will be at in Gunther's district office, 18 Anawana Lake Road, Monticello.
Middletown — The SUNY Orange Symphonic Band will celebrate the holiday season with a concert at 8 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Paramount Theatre, 17 South St., Middletown. THe performance will showcase music that reflects the holiday traditions of Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa.
Titled "'Tis the Reason for the Season," the concert will feature the following selections: James Curnow's "Overture to a Winter Festival"; James Hosay's "For Unto You Is Born This Day!"; Sean O'Loughlin's "Imani"; a symphonic suite of music from the TV cartoon classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"; and additional works by Leroy Anderson, Calvin Custer, Percy Grainger and Leroy Osmon.
The band, under the direction of Kevin Scott, is composed of SUNY Orange students and members of the community. Tickets are $5, available at the door. Contact the College's Arts and Communication Department at 341-4787 or 341-4393.
Morrisville, Pa. — The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission recently ratified the award of the construction management and inspection contract for the rehabilitation of the Milford-Montague Toll Bridge to STV of Douglassville, Pa., for an amount not to exceed $2,009,379.04. The project includes repainting the bridge and replacing the existing bridge deck, approach roadway pavements and toll plaza.
"We are looking forward to moving ahead with this project, which is an important part of our ongoing long-term capital improvement program," said Frank G. McCartney, executive director of the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. "The investments in our capital improvement program help us to preserve, enhance, protect and better manage the agency's aging bridges."
The Milford-Montague Toll Bridge is the northernmost bridge crossing the Delaware River under the Commission's jurisdiction. Located seven miles south of the New Jersey-New York state line, the bridge connects Route 206 at Montague to Routes 6 and 209 at Milford. In 2006, an average of 8,500 daily trips were made across the bridge.
Goshen — The phone call goes something like this: "This is an officer of the court. You failed to report for jury duty, and a warrant has been issued for your arrest."
You protest that you never received the jury duty notice. The caller then offers to clear up this "obvious misunderstanding" if you will provide your birth date, Social Security number and maybe a credit card number.
What should you do? JUST HANG UP THE PHONE.
"This is one more assault on the privacy of citizens and underscores the need to exercise vigilance when dealing with anyone on the phone," said Orange County Executive Edward Diana in a press release issued recently by his office.
Commissioner of Jurors Toni Murphy added, "While we have not had one of these cases in Orange County, the potential for abuse always exists, which is why we work very hard to protect the integrity of the jury system."
"This scam is just another variation of identity-theft ploys that have proliferated in recent years and consumers with questions should contact our Orange County Consumer Affairs Office at 291-2400," said Commissioner of Consumer Affairs Charles Mitchell.


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Александр Павлович Шостьин (,  — , ) — русский богослов, заслуженный профессор Московской духовной академии.

Биография
Родился в семье дьякона. Окончил Касимовское духовное училище (1875), Рязанскую духовную семинарию (1881) и Московскую духовную академию со степенью кандидата богословия (1-й магистрант XL курса; 1885). С сентября 1886 года исполнял должность доцента Московской духовной академии по кафедре пастырского богословия и педагогики, а после защиты в январе 1890 года магистерской диссертации он был утверждён в этой должности.

С августа 1895 года — экстраординарный профессор, с мая 1908 — ординарный. В период 1907—1912 годов состоял инспектором академии. С ноября 1911 года — заслуженный профессор. С 1913 года состоял членом Правления академии. С 6 мая 1911 года — действительный статский советник.

Был похоронен на Академическом кладбище.

Награды
 орден Св. Станислава 2-й ст. (1902)
 орден Св. Анны 2-й ст. (1905)
 орден Св. Владимира 4-й ст. (1908)

Библиография
А. П. Шостьин написал ряд работ по церковной догматике, а также текущим вопросам религиозной и общественной жизни:
 Источники и предмет догматики по воззрению католических богословов последнего полустолетия (Харьков, 1889);
 Личность в иезуитизме (Сергиев Посад, 1894);
 Нравственно-воспитательное значение музыки, по воззрениям Платона и Аристотеля (Сергиев Посад, 1899);
 «Зачем блуждать? Размышления по поводу предполагаемой реформы нашей средней школы» (Богословский вестник. — 1902. — № 4).

Примечания

Литература

 Шостьин Александр Павлович // Список гражданским чинам IV класса. Испр. по 1 марта 1914 г. Ч. 2. — С. 2212.
 А. П. Шостьин (некролог) // Исторический вестник. — 1916. — Т. 143. — № 3.
 Профессор Александр Павлович Шостьин: Некролог. — Сергиев Посад, 1916. — 67 с. (с библиографией).

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Выпускники Рязанской духовной семинарии
Выпускники Московской духовной академии
Заслуженные профессора Московской духовной академии
Выпускники Касимовского духовного училища


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Tom Bathurst tops list for Queen's honours
The Lieutenant-Governor of NSW Tom Bathurst QC arrives for the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at The Cenotaph in Martin Place in Sydney, Thursday, April 25, 2013. Australia is commemorating the 98th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli during WW1. Dean Lewins - AAP Image
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Jessica Grewal Senior Reporter APN Newsdesk NSW Bureau Working from Sydney, Jessica specialises in crime/court reporting, filing for APN's regional mastheads in Northern NSW as well as providing national content for the group. She was previously Chief Reporter at the Fraser Coast Chronicle in Hervey Bay, Queensland where she grew up and trained. Early in her career, she was named Queensland Young Journalist of the Year at the Clarion Awards. More recently, she was finalist at the 2013 Kennedy Awards for Excellence in NSW Journalism in both the...
9th Jun 2014 6:00 AM | Updated: 9:32 AM
A CONTROVERSIAL but respected Supreme Court judge with a heart for upcoming Indigenous legal talent has topped the list of high-profile entertainers, activists and sporting legends receiving this year's Queen's Birthday honours.
NSW Chief Justice Tom Bathurst, who regularly speaks out about the dangers of mandatory sentencing and was recently on the panel which allowed a retrial for jailed Comancheros boss Mick Hawi, was awarded the Order of Australia for his years of service to the judiciary and the people of NSW.
>> See a list of recipients here
The London-born judge, who first worked as a solicitor in Sydney in the early 70s, is widely regarded as a leader in Australia's legal profession and was instrumental in the implementation of uniform national rules of conduct.
Justice Bathurst shared the honour with CSIRO CEO Megan Clark who was recognised for her work in developing a public policy for technological sciences and child protection lobbyist Hetty Johnston, founder and director of Bravehearts.
The Seekers, who are currently on the road for their Jubilee tour, recieved the honour for distinguished service to the performing arts, contributions to Australian music, supporters of a range of not-for-profit organisations.
Veteran journalists Richard Wilkins and Mike Munro were also given nods for their dedication to the entertainment indusrty and charitable work while Channel Seven's resident celebrity vet Dr Harry Cooper was congratulated for his contribution to animal welfare.
Governor General Peter Cosgrove said the awards drew attention to the personal efforts of individuals, made willingly without thought of recognition and all recipients joined the company of those "whose actions have enriched our community and whose values we hold dear - compassion, dedication, generosity, tolerance, energetic ambition".
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Imperial Blind & Shutter
Operating Systems for Motorized Hunter Douglas Window Treatments
Many people find themselves a bit intimidated when it comes to home automation. Sometimes it seems like our homes are being innovated faster than we can keep up with them. But at the end of the day home automation is meant to make our homes more convenient and easier to maintain, and that extends to motorized blinds and shades from Hunter Douglas, available at Imperial Blind & Shutter of Venice, FL. Keep reading to learn more about the options available for operating your motorized Hunter Douglas window treatments.
The Pebble Remote Control
The most classic way to operate your motorized window treatments is, of course, with a remote control. But Hunter Douglas is never a company to rely too much on what has already been done. This is why even Hunter Douglas's remote control is revolutionary! The Pebble Remote Control has all the features of a traditional window treatment remote control, but with a sleek, contemporary design. It is also available in a wide selection of trendy colors, so it will be sure to match any room in your home.
The Pebble Scene Controller
Do you think that a traditional remote control just doesn't have enough options for you? If so, there is a compromise: the Pebble Scene Controller has the same traditional design as the Pebble Remote Control, but the added feature of programmable "Scenes." Scenes are preset arrangements of your blinds or shades that you can switch to at any point, without having to arrange the individual window treatments themselves.
The PowerView® App
Do you like the customizability of the Pebble Scene Controller, but don't like the thought of having to keep up with a remote? If so, there is one more option for you: the PowerView® app. Simply download the app onto your smartphone or tablet, and the only thing you'll ever have to keep up with is your device. And, even better, you will be able to control your window treatments from anywhere in the world that has a wi-fi connection.
Do you feel prepared to control your own motorized window treatments? If you do, then stop by Imperial Blind & Shutter today to pick up a set for your home. We are located in Venice, FL, but we proudly serve the greater Venice area, including Rotonda West, Venice, North Port, Englewood, Bradenton, Port Charlotte, Myakka City, Punta Gorda & surrounding cities.


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Shore Cottage, Garlieston — sleeps up to 4* guests (2 +2) • children and dogs welcome • 50m from sandy beach • wood burning stove.
Semi-detached, traditional stone holiday cottage with enclosed garden adjacent to Galloway House Gardens and less than 100 yards from the secluded, tree-lined, sandy beach at Rigg Bay. You can hear the waves from your bedroom or take your breakfast to the beach.
This charming cottage on the edge of the original walled garden of Galloway House retains many period features. It has recently been refurbished in an airy, comfortable style with a subtle mixture of Scottish, seaside and garden cottage themed rooms.
Beachcombers will love this location as will writers and painters, nature and garden visitors, activity seekers or honeymooners. Shore Cottage is an ideal base for enjoying all that the Solway Coast has to offer. Attractive walks start from your door.
Head south on the shore path through primrose woods to Cruggleton Cliffs and the castle beyond. Head north towards Garlieston village via the woodland garden and arboretum of Galloway House Gardens, famous for its spring display of azaleas and rhododendrons.
Golf and fishing are within easy reach, as are the Galloway Hills and the world class 7 Stanes mountain bike trails. Wigtown — Scotland's book town; Whithorn — cradle of early British Christianity; and the harbour villages of Isle of Whithorn and Port William are a short drive or cycle ride away.
1 x bathroom on first floor with WC, WB and bath with shower over.
1 x ground floor WC and WB.
Ground floor dining kitchen with dining table and seating for 4.
Sitting room with wood burning stove and seating for 4 including double sofa bed.
Free range eggs, rare breed meat, fruit and vegetables in season.
This cottage may be taken with neighbouring Orchard Cottage (sleeps up to 7) and nearby Pavilion Cottage (sleeps up to 5) to accommodate max. 16 people.


I am friendly and good natured. I like sitting around talking with friends, movies and good food and I like to do many sports. I can play the guitar (quietly, usually by myself) and I love music. I enjoy going out with my friends, but in the end, I usually prefer to just sit around and have a quiet conversation with someone over coffee or tea.
want to learn Japanese and spend time with someone talking over dinner or a drink in the evenings. Maybe a trip to a zoo or aquarium around here as well.


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Események

Nyugat- és Keletrómai Birodalom
Rufius Praetextatus Postumianust és Flavius Zenót választják consulnak.
II. Theodosius császár Maximinus vezetésével békét kérő követséget küld Attilához. A követséget elkísérik a hunok konstantinápolyi képviselői is, akiket az egyik bizánci főtisztviselő, Chrysaphius lefizet, hogy gyilkolják meg a hun királyt; megérkezésükkor azonban ők elárulják a tervet Attilának. Maximinus békét köt a hunokkal: a rómaiak 6 ezer font aranyat fizetnek azonnal, valamint évente 2100 (kb. 950 kg) fontot; ezenkívül a Dunától délre öt napnyi járóföldig kiürített ütközőzónát (gyepűt) kell létesíteniük. Maximinus titkárának, Priscusnak leírása jelenti a hunokról szóló, elsőkézből származó ismereteink nagy részét.
Aetius utasítására az alánok leverik az armoricai felkelést. A lázadás vezére, Eudoxius a hunokhoz menekül.
A száli frankok Gallia Belgicát fosztogatják, többek között kirabolják Nemetocennát (ma Arras). Aetius és hadvezére, Maiorianus meglepetésszerűen megtámadja és legyőzi Chlodio frank királyt, aki egy esküvőn vesz részt.
Meghal Rechila, a hispániai szvébek királya, aki meghódította Dél- és Közép-Hispániát. Utóda fia, a katolikus Rechiar, aki Theodoric vizigót király lányát vette feleségül.
A konstantinápolyi zsinatot eretneknek nyilvánítják és kiközösítik Eutükhész apátot, mert azt állítja hogy Krisztusnak nem két (emberi és isteni) hanem csak egyféle természete van.

Születések
Szent Küriakosz, keresztény remete

Halálozások
Rechila, szvéb király

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Ready to Rock the new single Streams over 5 Million on SoundCloud!
Many of today's top 40 songs with great lyrics have withstood the test of time. This new single is one of those records that carry the same weight. Ready to Rock is definitely radio-friendly and a song for all generations to enjoy.
By: Atlas Elite Entertainment LLC
Angel Sessions Ready To Rock
New Single By Angel Sessions
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LOS ANGELES - May 16, 2020 - PRLog -- Ready to Rock was released on April 23rd 2020 and debut at #2 on the Amazon top 100 Charts in Contemporary RnB. Currently the single is remaining on the Charts of Amazon as many of Angel's fans are downloading the hit record. The new song has streamed over 26.6 thousand and counting on Spotify and gaining mainstream radio airplay national and international.
Ready to Rock has been featured in Reflect Magazine, The Urban Music Scene, NewsBreak, and other media outlets. The hit single has now over 5 million streams on SoundCloud and counting which is fantastic for a song that has only be released three weeks ago. Atlas Elite Entertainment LLC has worked hard in marketing and promoting Angel's new single and many fans around the world have shown the love and support of the record through emails and social media.
The new sultry song is a mid-tempo paste with a smooth vibe sound. The course is catchy and easy to remember. Angel's voice keeps the listeners listening, and her background vocal's in which Angel sings on all of her background parts is filled with her angelic sweet harmonies. Angel Session's new single is also featured on a national and international website call Green Hits, a site for DJ's to pull a song for airplay. It is a record pool. Many DJ's from around the globe have commented about the song with positive feedback.
Music journalist S.D Mack quotes, "Here's part of a lyric from Angel Sessions' new single "Ready to Rock": ... one, two, three, I'm ready, baby. Read it a couple of times. You'll need to listen for yourself to fully understand how good of a rhyme pattern that is, and why the song is textbook R&B, powered by a little Funk, and equipped with a melody that, well ... rocks."
Ready to Rock is available now worldwide on all major online stores and streaming services. There is more to come from the national and international award-winning and first lady of Atlas Elite Entertainment, Angel Sessions. Look for the new album coming later this year in 2020 that will feature Ready to Rock.
For more information go to http://www.angelsessions.com and get the latest news and updates.
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I never travel without my Journal. My preference is for wire bound. It sits nicely and allows you to write without having to press on the spine every few minutes. Journaling is a must, to keep the writing muscle flexed, stop the cogs from getting rusty.
I write in it most days, to clear the useless information I've accumulated, to sort out difficulties, to remember the good things that have happened.
I needed it badly when I collected my new glasses from Specsavers. It was their second attempt to 'get my prescription right' i.e. get me a pair of goggles that I could actually see with.
They didn't get it right this time either. I mentioned that to them. They were not pleased, told me I would 'get used to them', that I would 'have to make compromises'. What drove me to my journal was their parting 'goodbye', said through gritted teeth.
After that, I wandered about in a daze. I needed my journal to 'sort myself out' before I could function as 'normal' and drive home. I bought a cappuccino, took out my journal and allowed the words to flow - along with the tears. This is probably called 'writing as therapy'. I highly recommend it.
Whoever is praying for me, please - don't stop. Last week, when my ECDL Certificate in Photoshop arrived in the post, I felt a great sense of achievement. The following day, Books Go Social – who organise the Dublin Writers' Conference – told me I had won their 'Unlocking Potential' prize! More of that anon.
For now, Philippa's Farm is out there and being enjoyed – hopefully, as much as I enjoyed writing it. Late at night, as I sat and told the story to my PC, I had many LOL moments. My partner would hear strange, snorting noises, leap out of his bath and rush downstairs to make sure I wasn't being attacked by the last wolf in Ireland.
As any author would, I soundly berated him for distracting me and creating puddles of water for me to break my neck on. Floors mopped, he would read over my shoulder and he too would laugh himself sick. He particularly enjoyed Philippa's 'take' on life and the hilarious situations she got herself into. A cup of tea would follow. What? No biscuits? 'Why don't you rustle up some of those caramel squares Philippa makes?' he'd suggest. 'She refuses to give me the recipe,' I'd reply.
Of course, when you write a first person narrative everyone thinks it's autobiographical. I suppose it partly is – Philippa's interest in cooking, for instance, would mirror my own. But I can say with conviction, she is not me but that 'voice' that, when it arrives, is golden. I merely allowed her to breathe and live.
If you enjoy Philippa's Farm, there are two more books you might like to read – Philippa's Flight and Philippa's Folly.